>>3067741>>>3067740>Regarding removing the old screw, it should just 'screw' out if you turn it and pull it downwards and out of the tripod as you do soNo dice, those sneaky podes stuck an e clip in there which keeps the threads from engaging. Is that standard? Idk. BUT, managed to get it out by sticking it in the press enough to bend out of the way. Got a longer screw ordered. Thanks for the help.